Antarctic Sea Ice Faces Record Winter Low for the Second Year in a Row 🌨️

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Summary:

  1. Record Low Alert
    Antarctic sea ice is nearing a record low for winter, marking a second consecutive year of dramatically reduced ice cover. The area of sea ice is currently less than last year’s already low levels.

  2. Ongoing Trends
    In 2023, the sea ice extent fell significantly, covering about 1.6 million square kilometers less than the long-term average. The latest data suggests a similar pattern for 2024.

  3. Climate Impact
    Warmer Southern Ocean temperatures and global warming are impacting sea ice extent. The past two years have been among the warmest on record, contributing to the extreme reduction in ice cover.

Read more at: The Guardian

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